Top Rated Fishing Charters in Clearwater, Florida

Q: Who are the best rated guides in Clearwater?

Some of the best rated guides in Clearwater are: JT Fishing Charters Captain Austin McWhorter Rebel Coast Charters Skinny Water Charters Big Angler Fishing Charters Mow Fish Charter Finseekers Fishing Charters Coastal Chaos Fishing Charters Reel Passion Charters Island Time Family Charters

Q: What are the top fishing types in Clearwater?

Some of the best trip types in Clearwater are: Inshore Fishing Offshore Fishing

Q: What are the top species I can catch in Clearwater?

Some of the top fish species you can catch in Clearwater are: African Pompano Atlantic Bonito Black Drum Black Grouper Black Sea Bass Blackfin Tuna Blacktip Shark Bonnethead Shark Bull Shark Cobia

Q: Do I need experience to go on a Fishing Charter?

Absolutely not! Most charter captains welcome anglers of all skill levels and specialize in teaching beginners. Many charters are family-friendly and will teach basic fishing techniques, help with equipment, and ensure everyone has a great time. Let your captain know your experience level when booking so they can tailor the trip accordingly.

Clearwater Fishing Charters(15 charters available)15 charters available

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Clearwater, FL, United States

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Praised for exceptional knowledge, impressive catches, and making every trip memorable

(10)

1-4 Guests

4-8 Hours

7 Trips

Starts from$550

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Clearwater, FL

14 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Technical Fishing • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Families • I Tie My Own Flies • Saltwater Fishing • Fly Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers never come back empty-handed and praise his natural fish-finding talent

(5)

2-6 Guests

4-8 Hours

10 Trips

Starts from$500

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Clearwater, FL

29 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for exceptional local fishing knowledge and passion for conservation

(1)

1-4 Guests

2-8 Hours

8 Trips

Starts from$350

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Tampa

28 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Fly Fishing

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Guests praise Craig's local expertise and consistent fish-finding ability

(10)

1-3 Guests

4-8 Hours

3 Trips

Starts from$430

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Clearwater, FL

17 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Customers rave about Andrew's fish-finding expertise and consistent big catches

(48)

1-6 Guests

8-12 Hours

3 Trips

Starts from$1,595

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Clearwater

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers praise Captain Matt's expertise and dedication to great fishing experiences

(15)

4-8 Guests

3-8 Hours

8 Trips

Starts from$400

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Clearwater

7 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers praise Mason's fish-finding expertise and patient teaching with consistent catches

(16)

1-5 Guests

1-6 Hours

11 Trips

Starts from$200

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Clearwater

12 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers love Captain Cameron's local knowledge and ability to put them on great fish

(10)

1-5 Guests

4-8 Hours

4 Trips

Starts from$450

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Clearwater

9 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Live Bait • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for expert local knowledge, consistent catches, and exceptional service with families

(10)

1-5 Guests

2-8 Hours

15 Trips

Starts from$350

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Florida

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers rave about Captain Mikey's fish-finding expertise and exceptional service with kids

(49)

1-5 Guests

2-8 Hours

13 Trips

Starts from$350

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Seminole Boat Ramp, 201 Seminole St, Clearwater, FL 33755, United States

25 Yrs experience • Technical Fishing • Good with New Anglers • Saltwater Fishing • Fly Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers rave about Paul's fish-finding expertise and consistent action all day

(26)

6-8 Guests

2-4 Hours

3 Trips

Starts from$300

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Clearwater

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers rave about Dylan's fish-finding expertise and consistent action from start to finish

(6)

1-4 Guests

4-6 Hours

2 Trips

Starts from$500

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Complete Guide to Clearwater Fishing

Discover everything you need to know about fishing in Clearwater - from top species and techniques to the best times to visit.

Top Species

Learn about the most sought-after fish species in Clearwater waters

African Pompano

Size

15 - 20 lbs

Length

20" - 39"

Habitat:

OffshoreStructuresReef

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Atlantic Bonito

Size

10 - 12 lbs

Length

8" - 36"

Habitat:

NearshoreReef

Book Charter

Black Drum

Size

15 - 90 lbs

Habitat:

Brackish WatersOnshore

Book Charter

Black Grouper

Size

5 - 20 lbs

Length

39" - 52"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

Book Charter

Black Sea Bass

Size

2 - 9 lbs

Length

10" - 26"

Habitat:

OffshoreOnshoreNearshoreWreckReef

Book Charter

Blackfin Tuna

Size

2 - 20 lbs

Length

7" - 43"

Habitat:

Offshore

Book Charter

Blacktip Shark

Size

100 - 150 lbs

Length

60" - 108"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreContinental ShelvesInsular Shelves

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Bonnethead Shark

Size

13 - 28 lbs

Length

24" - 59"

Habitat:

Offshore

Book Charter

Bull Shark

Size

200 - 500 lbs

Length

84" - 142"

Habitat:

WarmShallow NearshoreRiver

Book Charter

Cobia

Size

10 - 80 lbs

Length

24" - 79"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

Book Charter

Florida Pompano

Size

4 - 8 lbs

Length

12" - 25"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshore

Book Charter

Gag Grouper

Size

10 - 50 lbs

Length

24" - 57"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReef

Book Charter

Goliath Grouper

Size

75 - 150 lbs

Length

50" - 98"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreReefBackcountryFlatsWreck

Book Charter

Greater Amberjack

Size

40 - 200 lbs

Length

60" - 75"

Habitat:

OffshoreReefsWrecks

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Grey Snapper

Size

1 - 8 lbs

Length

30" - 35"

Habitat:

RiverLakeOnshoreNear shoreReefBackcountry

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Grey Triggerfish

Size

11 - 13 lbs

Length

19" - 24"

Habitat:

Inshoreoffshore

Book Charter

Gulf Grouper

Size

72 - 200 lbs

Length

60" - 78"

Habitat:

NearshoreOffshoreRocky Reef

Book Charter

Hogfish

Size

8 - 24 lbs

Length

10" - 36"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

Book Charter

King Mackerel

Size

10 - 20 lbs

Length

19" - 72"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

Book Charter

Ladyfish

Size

1 - 3 lbs

Length

12" - 39"

Habitat:

OnshoreBay

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Lane Snapper

Size

3 - 8 lbs

Length

10" - 24"

Habitat:

Coral ReefsSandInshoreNearshore

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Lemon Shark

Size

150 - 220 lbs

Length

96" - 134"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreReefBay

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Little Tunny

Size

5 - 15 lbs

Length

24" - 48"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreOffshore

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Mahi Mahi or Common Dolphinfish

Size

15 - 30 lbs

Length

40" - 83"

Habitat:

Offshore

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Mahogany Snapper

Size

1 - 3 lbs

Length

15" - 19"

Habitat:

NearshoreOffshoreCoral Reefs

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Mutton Snapper

Size

5 - 15 lbs

Habitat:

OnshoreReefNearshore Backcountry

Book Charter

Pacific Bonito

Size

80-200+ lbs

Habitat:

Inshoreoffshore

Book Charter

Permit

Size

9 - 60 lbs

Length

24" - 48"

Habitat:

InshoreFlatsOffshoreReefsJetties

Book Charter

Red Grouper

Size

12 - 25 lbs

Length

17" - 35"

Habitat:

NearshoreOffshoreReefWreckOcean Floor

Book Charter

Red Porgy

Size

19 - 37 lbs

Length

13" - 36"

Habitat:

Rocky reefsJettiesBaysHarbors

Book Charter

Red Snapper

Size

5 - 20 lbs

Length

19" - 39"

Habitat:

NearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

Book Charter

Redfish

Size

10 - 45 lbs

Length

30" - 61"

Habitat:

OnshoreFlatsBackcountryNearshore

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Sea Bass

Size

2 - 9 lbs

Length

10" - 26"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

Book Charter

Sea Trout

Size

1 - 6 lbs

Length

20" - 55"

Habitat:

InshoreNearshoreCovered River

Book Charter

Sheepshead

Size

1 - 8 lbs

Length

14" - 20"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

Book Charter

Snook

Size

12 - 29 lbs

Length

16" - 50"

Habitat:

InshoreFlatsBackcountry

Book Charter

Spanish Mackerel

Size

8 - 120 lbs

Length

20" - 72"

Habitat:

offshoreonshorenearshore

Book Charter

Tarpon

Size

25 - 63 lbs

Length

48" - 96"

Habitat:

InshoreFlatsBackcountry

Book Charter

Tiger Shark

Size

850 - 3000 lbs

Length

120" - 295"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

Book Charter

Tripletail

Size

2 - 20 lbs

Length

18" - 36"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreInshoreEstuariesBays

Book Charter

Vermilion Rockfish

Size

6 - 7 lbs

Length

14" - 22"

Habitat:

Reefsoffshore

Book Charter

White Grunt

Size

2 - 6 lbs

Length

6" - 14"

Habitat:

OffshoreInshoreBackcountry

Book Charter

Top Deep Sea Fishing Trips in Clearwater

Clearwater, FL, United States

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for exceptional knowledge, impressive catches, and making every trip memorable

(10)

1-4 Guests

4-8 Hours

7 Trips

Starts from$550

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Clearwater, FL

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers rave about Andrew's fish-finding expertise and consistent big catches

(48)

1-6 Guests

8-12 Hours

3 Trips

Starts from$1,595

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Clearwater

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers praise Captain Matt's expertise and dedication to great fishing experiences

(15)

4-8 Guests

3-8 Hours

8 Trips

Starts from$400

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Clearwater

7 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers praise Mason's fish-finding expertise and patient teaching with consistent catches

(16)

1-5 Guests

1-6 Hours

11 Trips

Starts from$200

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Clearwater

12 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers love Captain Cameron's local knowledge and ability to put them on great fish

(10)

1-5 Guests

4-8 Hours

4 Trips

Starts from$450

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Clearwater

9 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Live Bait • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for expert local knowledge, consistent catches, and exceptional service with families

(10)

1-5 Guests

2-8 Hours

15 Trips

Starts from$350

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Seminole Boat Ramp, 201 Seminole St, Clearwater, FL 33755, United States

25 Yrs experience • Technical Fishing • Good with New Anglers • Saltwater Fishing • Fly Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers rave about Paul's fish-finding expertise and consistent action all day

(26)

6-8 Guests

2-4 Hours

3 Trips

Starts from$300

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Clearwater

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers rave about Dylan's fish-finding expertise and consistent action from start to finish

(6)

1-4 Guests

4-6 Hours

2 Trips

Starts from$500

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Clearwater, FL

12 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for nonstop action, expert knowledge, and putting guests on fish immediately

(21)

1-6 Guests

4-12 Hours

8 Trips

Starts from$750

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Clearwater

10 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing • Freshwater Fishing • Drift Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for putting guests on fish even in windy conditions

(4)

1-4 Guests

4 Hours

1 Trip

Starts from$600

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Top Activities in Clearwater

Experience the Best of Clearwater — Enjoy unforgettable adventures, stunning views, and relaxing moments that capture the true spirit of this beautiful destination.

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Ratings & Reviews Summary in Clearwater

AI Generated Review Summary

Fishing in Clearwater, Florida offers diverse opportunities from inshore charters through intracoastal waterways to offshore adventures four miles out, plus surf fishing along pristine beaches. Anglers target redfish, snook, tarpon, trout, grouper, snapper, king mackerel, amberjack, cobia, and Spanish mackerel using both live bait and custom tackle setups. The fishing experience centers on immediate action with guides locating productive spots quickly and maintaining steady catches throughout trips. Families particularly value the patient, educational approach that accommodates all skill levels from children to grandparents, creating memorable multi-generational adventures with consistent success rates and professional service.

Top Reviews

Clearwater

5 / 5

Based on 280 reviews by Guidesly users

Nicholas Lalios

September 8, 2025

1 Guest

Enjoyed a great day of fishing on a rainy day where we had a ball. We especially enjoyed going for the redfish !

Captain Captain Paul

Replied on September 8, 2025

Thanks for the 5 stars! That trip was a blast—even with the rain. comfortable, and fun. Appreciate you rolling with the conditions and bringing great energy. Can’t wait to have you back for another round!

Seminole Boat Ramp, 201 Seminole St, Clearwater, FL 33755, United States

25 Yrs experience • Technical Fishing • Good with New Anglers • Saltwater Fishing • Fly Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers rave about Paul's fish-finding expertise and consistent action all day

(26)

6-8 Guests

2-4 Hours

3 Trips

Starts from$300

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Johnathan Rowe

June 2, 2025

1 Guest

My family and I had a blast fishing with Captain Mason! We did a quick 2 hour trip, but still had plenty of time to catch a lot of fish. Would highly recommend. Captain Mason was great with our two boys (11 and 13), taking time to teach them how to use open reels, and patiently helping them out when they got lines snagged. He is super professional and made us feel totally at ease. Booking was super smooth, all handled over a few text messages. Communication was great before the trip, as Mason kept us updated on the weather forecast. All in all, would absolutely book again next time we're in the area!

Clearwater

7 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers praise Mason's fish-finding expertise and patient teaching with consistent catches

(16)

1-5 Guests

1-6 Hours

11 Trips

Starts from$200

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Kristin

September 23, 2024

Trip taken August 31, 2024

Inshore, AM - 2.00hour Trip

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

3 Guests

Captain Mikey and his first mate were fantastic! We had a great time! My four year old wanted to be a big helper and they made him feel extra special and they were so patient with him. I wanted to catch a big fish after catching some small ones and they took us to an extra spot so I could reel in a big one! Thank you for a great time!

Florida

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers rave about Captain Mikey's fish-finding expertise and exceptional service with kids

(49)

1-5 Guests

2-8 Hours

13 Trips

Starts from$350

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Tanya L

July 9, 2024

1 Guest

Tuesday July 2nd 2024, we took a private pontoon charter with Reel Runner Gulf Adventures out of Clearwater. Captain Nick comes highly recommended by me. If you are in the area of Clearwater, he is a must do!! He took us around the bay and we visited four(4) private islands, we were allowed to grill our own food, we snorkeled to live sea creatures, we saw dolphins swimming and even a manatee. Julian found a starfish, fighting conchs and more! 8 hours was not nearly enough to enjoy all the wonders of the sea. Captain Nick allows any kind of music and is very kind and hospitable. He’s great with kids and nominated Julian to co- captain, making him feel like a million bucks all day. I am a forever customer!

Clearwater Beach, Clearwater, FL, United States

Guest Reviews Say:

Guests rave about Captain Nick's Gulf expertise and incredible family-friendly fishing charters

(3)

1-6 Guests

2-8 Hours

4 Trips

Starts from$349

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Trevor H

June 29, 2024

1 Guest

My family of four, including two teens, had an amazing time fishing with Captain Robert! He’s a fantastic guide, making the trip enjoyable for both beginners and experienced anglers. He even recommended a great local spot for a "hook and cook," where we had our fresh catch prepared to perfection. Highly recommend—thanks, Robert!

Clearwater

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for putting guests on fish even in windy conditions

(4)

1-4 Guests

4 Hours

1 Trip

Starts from$600

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about booking and enjoying your Clearwater Fishing charter experience.

Fishing Charters in Clearwater Florida, United States

Discover top rated fishing charters and guides in Clearwater Florida, United States

Clearwater Fishing Charters(15 charters available)15 charters available

Complete Guide to Clearwater Fishing

Top Species

African Pompano

Atlantic Bonito

Black Drum

Black Grouper

Black Sea Bass

Blackfin Tuna

Blacktip Shark

Bonnethead Shark

Bull Shark

Cobia

Florida Pompano

Gag Grouper

Goliath Grouper

Greater Amberjack

Grey Snapper

Grey Triggerfish

Gulf Grouper

Hogfish

King Mackerel

Ladyfish

Lane Snapper

Lemon Shark

Little Tunny

Mahi Mahi or Common Dolphinfish

Mahogany Snapper

Mutton Snapper

Pacific Bonito

Permit

Red Grouper

Red Porgy

Red Snapper

Redfish

Sea Bass

Sea Trout

Sheepshead

Snook

Spanish Mackerel

Tarpon

Tiger Shark

Tripletail

Vermilion Rockfish

White Grunt

Top Deep Sea Fishing Trips in Clearwater

Top Activities in Clearwater

Ratings & Reviews Summary in Clearwater

Top Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs about Clearwater

Who are the best rated guides in Clearwater?

What are the top fishing types in Clearwater?

What are the top species I can catch in Clearwater?

Do I need experience to go on a Fishing Charter?